We consider a healthy neighborhood to be one that is safe, clean, and diverse; one in which it makes economic sense for people to invest and one where neighbors manage change successfully.
We consider a healthy neighborhood to be one that is safe, clean, and diverse; one in which it makes economic sense for people to invest and one where neighbors manage change successfully.
We consider a healthy neighborhood to be one that is safe, clean, and diverse; one in which it makes economic sense for people to invest and one where neighbors manage change successfully.
Grassroots Community Development is committed to providing equal access to our services. Language assistance, reasonable accommodations, and alternative formats are available upon request at no cost. Please contact our office at 254-235-7358 x 204 or info@grassrootswaco.org for assistance.
We can help you navigate the path to homeownership with our certified housing counselors. Download or complete the Intake Form online to start the process.
The Individual Development Account (IDA) is a monetary incentive designed to assist potential homeowners in saving for the purchase of their home.
Enrollment in the IDA program is on a first-come-first-served basis. Potential participants may enroll at Grassroots Community Development and participate in its housing coaching program.
An IDA participant’s savings of up to $2,000 will be matched 4:1 at house closing upon providing a complete request for match funds as specified in this policy. A participant may not receive more than $8,000 in match funds, and match funds are only available for the purchase of a house.
The Financial Literacy Workshop is a program that was developed to help the participant navigate through the homebuying process.
The program consists of six, 2-hour classes that cover a variety of topics such as managing daily and monthly expenses, saving for emergencies, how to establish and improve credit ratings, and taking care of home investments. Information is also shared on how to identify the best loan products.
Financial Education supported in part by the United Way of Waco-McLennan County.
The Homebuying Education Workshop is designed to assist future homeowners in navigating the path to homeownership. It also is an opportunity to begin utilizing the tools gained from the Financial Literacy training. One is not a prerequisite for the other but highly recommend.
This workshop is a one time, 5-hour session. Participants learn firsthand from various professionals about information needed in order to purchase a home. Some of the speakers include housing counselors, lenders, realtors, home inspectors, home insurance agents, as well as estate planning specialists.
We have built 67 single family homes ranging in size from 1200 to 2200 square feet, 2 bedroom 2 bath to 4 bedroom 3.5 bath.
We can customize a home for you. Call the office or use the interest form below to set up an appointment to discuss your future home.